rishii Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Guys I could use some help I'm getting back into shooting limited after being a dedicated open guy for the past 6 years, and have a 6" 40 being built All the parts are here or ordered except the sights, I'm ordering a Tripp rear, dawson front but I don't have a clue how tall or wide a front sight to order Any help would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will_M Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I've got a 0.180" tall/ 0.100" wide front sight and it works great. With the adjustable rear, you've got a bit of leeway on how tall you want yours to be. But 0.180" is a good middle ground that allows plenty of vertical adjustment. The width is more of a personal preference. I like a thin front sight and the 0.100" wide paired on my 6" gun gives a really nice sight picture. But again, some guys like a wider front sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 i love using a 90 width and 180 tall dawson front sight.. i use a 115 notch rear and still see a lot of daylight on the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2alpha Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 With my eyes getting older and the longer sight radius I like a .110 on the 6 inch versus the .100 with a 5 inch pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hello: I was using a 0.070" wide Caspian but have gone to a 0.100" X 0.180" tall Dawson and love it. I am also using a Tripp rear sight on my 6". Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 .100" is what I use and put on the guns I build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Have a .100 on the gun and it just isnt working for me at all. Have to check to see if dawson can make a 110 to give a try. If not, I think im gonna go .125 front and .135 rear. I know alot like the narrow front and a ton of daylight but for me at least I was all over the place with that sight and couldnt track it well at all and accuracy was awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hello: Shooters Connection sell a Dawson 0.110" wide front sight. I use one on my IDPA 5" 2011. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 the sight cut is the flat top cut. anything other than 100 is a special order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Hello: The one Shooters Connection fits a STI sight cut and is 0.110" wide and 0.180" tall. It fits my round top slide perfectly with an adjustable rear sight. They have it in stock also Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashdown Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The Micro Dot from Brazos is my favorite front sight. FO to quickly find the sight, but the top is not washed out on bright days for precise alignment within the rear notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 My sight cut is the "freedom" cut. STI round slide, tritopped. Its a special dawson sight for that specific cut. They can make me a special one to height/width for an extra 20 bucks {45 total for the black sight}. Just deciding between 110 and 125. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishii Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks guys Settled on .180 tall .100 wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anilson Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 180 by 100 is a good standard 180 by 85 can be had by Caspian 180 by 110 also works if you like less light (this would be like a 100 on a 5 inch gun) I also use the K-1 on my 6 inch, and currently have a 85 from Caspian (Tripp's are 116 rear notch unless they open it up for you) My new build will have a K-1 with a 100 just to see if i like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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